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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT RETIREES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAXES
Take steps to avoid a surprise tax bill and underpayment penalties.
8 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Survive Market Mayhem
AMONG my missions is to advise smart readers against doing dumb things out of haste or panic.
2 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TEACHING HOW TO REPAIR RATHER THAN REPLACE
Through this group's workshops, volunteers help community members fix household items.
2 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TRY THESE TURNAROUND STOCKS
A struggling company with a strong makeover plan can pay off for intrepid investors.
6 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW TO HELP VICTIMS OF LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES
Recovery could take years, and victims will need assistance long after the fires have been extinguished.
2 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FUND INVESTORS: DO A LITTLE DIGGING TO KNOW WHAT YOU OWN
Investors should make sure to read the prospectus carefully and look under the hood at the fund's actual holdings.
4 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
In Defense of Defense Stocks
OVER the past few years, global wars have been on the rise. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign European nation, has killed hundreds of thousands and cost hundreds of billions of dollars. The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas has led to death and destruction not just in Israel and Gaza but in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data index shows that global conflicts have doubled in five years.
5 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE HOUSING MARKET
Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn't dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.
8 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TEMPER THE RISK IN YOUR TECH STOCKS
A recent rout in AI stocks has some investors thinking more defensively.
2 min |
April 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Beat the Market? Not Likely
IN 1963, the columnist Jimmy Breslin wrote a delightful book about the initial, disastrous year of the New York Mets.
5 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
IS 2025 THE YEAR WORKERS WILL RETURN TO THE OFFICE?
Managers want to cut back on remote work, but many employees value flexibility.
3 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE OUTLOOK FOR HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE
Premiums may not increase as much as in recent years, but the industry remains under pressure.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FINANCIAL STOCKS SHOULD PAY OFF
But investors must be choosy about where to put money in this broad sector.
7 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
IGNORING THE BULL-MARKET BANDWAGON
This investing veteran remains wary of stocks.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Be Careful With Interval Funds
YOU may have been hearing more often about interval funds.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE EXTRA CARE WITH YOUR TAX RETURN
You can minimize your tax bill and avoid unwanted attention from the IRS by watching out for common errors and oversights.
10+ min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Benefits of Sharing a Bank Account With Your Parents
Opening a joint account provides a way to monitor an older person's finances.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE POWER OF EVERYDAY CHARITABLE GIVING
This group is on a mission to understand the declining number of donors and volunteers—and to enact change.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SHOULD YOU MAKE THE SWITCH TO SOLAR ENERGY?
Outfitting your home with a solar power system can slash your electric bill-and federal tax credits have made the conversion more attractive than ever.
9 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SET A COURSE FOR EARLY RETIREMENT
Planning ahead can help you avoid some common obstacles.
10+ min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SOME STATES ARE EXPANDING PROPERTY TAX BREAKS
Voters in several states approved ballot measures providing relief to seniors and other homeowners.
4 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SAVE MONEY WITH A PREPAID PHONE PLAN
These plans come without surprises—and they’re often budget-friendly.
3 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHEN YOUR HOUSE IS ALSO YOUR BANK
You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.
7 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ETF CLOSES
EVERYBODY knows starting a restaurant is a risky business.
4 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
EMPOWERING FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL PLANNING
Through her pro bono work, this CFP provides free help with budgeting, saving and more.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE ALLURE OF SHOULDER SEASON TRAVEL
SHOULDER season can be a great time for a vacation.
9 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A TOOL 10 ADD 10 YOUR ID THEFT ARSENAL
Credit-monitoring services can help you detect fraud quickly.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Give the Gift of Life Insurance
Show your love for your sweetheart by protecting against disaster.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WATCH OUT FOR NUDGES THAT STEER YOU TO TRADE TOO MUCH
ANYONE who has shopped for groceries with a toddler knows to be on high alert for the impulse items the store has thoughtfully placed at a child's eye height.
4 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Lessons for Retirement Success
CHRISTINE Benz is director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar and author of How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement (see a related podcast at Morningstar .com).
2 min |